Last week we covered why diets don’t work. You may be wondering, “Hmmmm, well if I’m not dieting, then how should I be eating, exactly?” We’ve got 5 tips for you!
Non-Diet approaches honor both health and well being rather than just focusing on the numbers. They discourage restriction and support listening to your body’s hunger and fullness cues instead of depriving yourself. A few non-diet approaches worth exploring are
An invitation to shrink inches, slim down, or bulk up is around every corner. Diet culture, you sneaky devil. You stare us in the face every direction we turn – TV, movies, magazines, social media, billboards, even our friends and family.
Everyone is hungry for the “miracle” product that will melt the fat away. Like literally hungry. Most weight loss plans involve restricting certain foods, calorie counting, or just ignoring hunger, or trying to trick the brain into believing it’s… Read more
Now I know that this can be a sensitive subject for a lot of us, but that’s why we’ve got to keep talking about it.
I have been insecure about my body for most of my life and I do believe that my insecurities have had a negative impact on my mental health.
I’ll go first. I want to be more muscular.… Read more
Do you sometimes feel like you just need to take a quick time-out from your day or situation? EXCEPT… you’re in the middle of class, or you’re in the middle of an intense study group, or you’re staring at a test!
Maybe you need to get a handle on your emotions, like right now. A quick… Read more
Midterm stress is the worst. So much to do and we’re only half way. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Stress affects everything – motivation, sleep, eating habits, social life, and your body image… Read more
It’s mid-semester and you’re short on time. I get it. The last thing you want to do when you have a spare minute is make a meal. But how are you going to run across campus without any energy? Fear not! There is another way to enjoy delicious meals without having to cook each day.
Meal planning is the process of planning and creating meals in advance. This process allows you to make a delicious meal… Read more